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U. of Texas, CapMetro shorten shuttle bus agreement

AUSTIN, Texas — With the University of Texas (UT) only kicking in for about 49 percent of the bill, the renewal of a shuttle bus system agreement between Capital Metro and UT will be shortened by one year, so that the agency's new incoming chief can examine the agreement sooner, according to the American-Statesman. The board member responsible for shortening agreement believes that more of the financial onus should be put on UT; however, UT officials feel that the students and staff carry close to five times the fiscal responsibility of those who regularly ride the transit system. For the full story, click here.

Clinton Bench has been named the new fleet & transit director. Before joining UCLA, Clinton served as manager of transit service planning for the Boston Metropolitan Planning Organization and deputy executive director of planning with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation.

Beginning this fall, the university is replacing the service provided by its Ryan Field Shuttle with the CTA’s #201 Central/Ridge bus route, which will offer university faculty, students and employees with more frequent service, longer service hours, and extended routing.